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But please, don't eff up the gun-barrel for Craig's last outing!!!!!
@peter, thanks for the info, especially re Hodge's script. That makes me happy.
The only promising thing right now is that it seems they will keep the script by Hodge. Why should I care about them not moving the release date if the movie will end up being directed by Bart Layton or S.J. Clarkson?
Is sounds like they are just getting any director who is available. Very bad news.
gissajob.
Yosser would have made a great Bond Henchman
McQ would definitely solve their “we need more action” problem, but it’s a matter of whether he wants to do it, and the schedule. I doubt Cruise nor Paramount wants to wait too long before getting M:I 7 out.
they will need a director who doesn't mind sloppy seconds and enjoys being ruffed up and told what to do by Babs.
but that's what happens if you have an idiotic and outdated policy of not using American directors. pathetic.
That too!
Sounds to me like Boyle had the right idea. Also a well staged ‘smaller’ fight, chase or confrontation is better than a pointless set piece action extravaganza
Do you think he would want any part in this shambles?
He's directing World War Z 2. I wouldn't put anything past him.
And I had to chuckle at the pic of Moore´s kitchen, with M going, "Is that all it does?" :-))
plus in Craig Bond universe he seems to have become ex-SAS rather than ex Navy.
they could have at least made him SBS.
I’m also concerned about the reports of “punching up” the action in Hodge’s script. I’m concerned we’d get another TWINE, where we have essentially a good story, but it’s executed poorly, with action scenes that are largely irrelevant to the plot and seem “nailed on” just to meet the action quota.
Layton has directed two original movies that have blended narrative and documentary together. He signed with a major talent agency in the summer, so he's clearly interested in Hollywood movies. He won a BAFTA for most promising newcomer (an award Demange has also been nominated for). He seemingly has real talent and is on the cusp of joining the A-list. He has two acclaimed films under his belt. His next movie, 'American Animals' is released in the UK this week and is getting five-star reviews from major publications such as The Guardian.
Meanwhile, Demange seemingly has the edge as he's been on Eon's radar for longer. However, the reviews out of Telluride for 'White Boy Rick' were more tepid than expected and he may coasting off the residual love for his debut '71'. Though that later film is fantastic. White Boy Rick is on 63% on Rotten Tomatoes compared to American Animals's 87%.
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/white_boy_rick/
Personally, I think it's been Demange and Layton. I think I'm fine with either, I just think it's important they make a decision today and someone is working on this thing ASAP.